Coups

Democracy in Africa: Success Stories That Have Defied All the Odds

When I first said that I was going to write a book about the history of democracy in Africa, quite a few people responded with a joke. That will be one of the world’s shortest books, up there with the compendium of great English cooking,...

Nic Cheeseman·almost 5 years ago

Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa

The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard. On July 28, 2023, coup leaders named General Abdourahmane Tchiani as the...

Leonardo A. Villalón Professor of Political Science and African Studies, University of Florida·9 months ago